Pittsburgh announced on Saturday that though Malkin was still being evaluated, he'd miss its next game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Malkin was injured early in the third period of the Penguins’ win over the Florida Panthers.

While Malkin carried the puck toward the Panthers' goal, Florida defenseman Erik Gudbranson tried to beat him to a spot in the face-off circle. The two made contact, and Malkin went down, sliding into the boards directly behind Florida's net. His neck snapped back, and his head appeared to hit the wall.

By Saturday morning, the Tribune-Review had reported that Malkin was dealing with a severe headache and minor disorientation.

“I just finished my check,” Gudbranson said after the game. “You never want to see a guy go down. He’s in a vulnerable position. But you can’t pass up a hit.

“It’s unfortunate that he got hurt on the play, but it’s one I’d take every time.”